Our Community The Snoqualmie Valley School District is located in the beautiful Cascade Mountain foothills of Washington State, about 30 miles east of Seattle. The district spans more than 400 square miles, serving families in North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, and surrounding areas. Our large geographic area encompasses a community with diverse interests and attributes, ranging from new residents on Snoqualmie Ridge employed at technology companies, to rural farmers on acreage in Fall City, to North Bend families who’ve seen generations attend our schools. The district offers quality public education to approximately 6,300 students in nine schools—one high school serving students (grades 9-12) at its main and freshman campuses, two middle schools (grades 6-8), five elementary schools (Preschool-5) and an alternative school (7-12). Additional programs include: the Mount Si Online Program, Parent Partnership Program for families who prefer to school their children at home (K-8), and Transition Learning Center (TLC) for special needs students ages 18-21.

Our School Mount Si High School (MSHS) is the sole comprehensive high school in the Snoqualmie Valley School District, serving approximately 1,670 students in grades 9-12. The school began in 1945 when three school districts were consolidated into one. Today, Mount Si High School offers a safe, positive learning environment that benefits from strong parental involvement and local support as the focal point of our community. Our school offers a comprehensive program to inspire learning and challenge students as they prepare for college, 21st Century careers and citizenship. Students have access to rigorous college preparatory curriculum, exceptional career technical education programs, extensive technology, plus an array of elective classes and extracurricular activities to expand their skills and interests.

The mission of Mount Si High School’s educational community is to enable students to identify

and realize their potential; to celebrate individual differences; to develop skills and motivation

for lifelong learning; and to be knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens.

Mount Si High School

8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E.

Snoqualmie, WA 98065

office: 425.831.8100

counseling: 425.831.8150

attendance: 425.831.8200

College Board code: 480-797

MSHS website:

www.mountsihighschool.com

www.facebook.com/MountSiHS

Twitter: @MSHS_wildcats

Snoqualmie Valley

School District website:

www.svsd410.org

Principal John Belcher

Associate Principals: Greg Hart Vernie Newell

Assistant Principal: Cindy Wilson

Counselors: Jessica Easthope Heather Kern Elaine Maimon Rachel Raff

Most recent data available on the OSPI website, based on 2012-13 school year.

MSHS Composite Student Ethnicity

Class of 2013 graduates 344 Native American 0.7%

Adjusted 4-year cohort graduation rate (Class of 2012)

84.1% Asian 3.3%

Adjusted 5-year cohort graduation rate (Class of 2011)

90.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%

Free or Reduced-Price Meals 12.3% Black 1.1%

Special Education Population 8.5% Hispanic 4.7%

Transitional Bilingual 0.4% White 89.2%

Section 504 4.5% 2 or more races 1.0%

Mount Si High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and meets all requirements and standards established by Washington State.

Mount Si High School

2013-14 School Profile

For the past four years, the National College Board has named the Snoqualmie Valley School District to its AP District Honor Roll—for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Place-ment (AP) coursework while increasing student performance on AP exams. SVSD, and specifically Mount Si High School, is the ONLY school district in Washington State to earn this four years in a row!

Mount Si High School

earned a place on the

U.S. News & World

Report’s 2013 Best High

Schools list, earning a

Silver Medal among

schools nationwide.

Academic Programs

More students are taking more Advanced Placement (AP) college-prep classes than ever. One hundred Mount Si students were named 2013 AP Scholars for earning high scores on multiple AP exams the previous spring! The number of students recognized for this impres-sive achievement nearly doubled this year. (In 2012, 58 students were named as AP scholars, and 29 were recognized in 2011.) Currently, Mount Si High School offers 20 college-level AP courses, plus 4 additional AP subjects are available through the Mount Si Online Program. This fall, student enrollment filled 865 seats in AP classes with many students taking multiple AP subjects at once.

The Mount Si Online Program, established in 2010, offers online opportunities and more than a hundred accredited classes to meet the changing learning needs of students. A certificated teacher coordinates the program and offers onsite support.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) exemplifies the intentional synthesis of technical knowledge, traditional academics, and 21st Century skills. Programs such as: Culinary Arts, Construction Trades, Sports Medicine, Game Design/Robotics, Digital Media, Engineering & Design, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Horticulture are just a few of the options students may explore at Mount Si.

Enhanced STEM programming provides a model for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) instruction in preparation for 21st Century careers. Last year, Introduction to Computer Science and AP Computer Science were offered in partner-ship with Microsoft’s Technology Education And Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, where technology professionals co-teach the classes with a Mount Si teacher. This year, new STEM courses offered at the Freshman Campus include: The Big History Project, Introduction to Engineering Design I&II (Project Lead the Way) & AP Human Geography.

Mount Si’s Freshman Campus, opened in 2013 to offer extra support to all 9th graders to ensure their successful transition to high school, expand STEM education, and alleviate crowding on the main campus.

University Partnership Programs enable students to earn college credit while in high school:

University of Washington: Astronomy 101

Central Washington University Cornerstone Program: Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, Physics

Bellevue College: 127 MSHS students are currently being served through Running Start in 2013-14, and select CTE courses qualify for credit through Bellevue College & Lake Washington Institute of Technolo-

Test Score Information

Washington State Assessments: High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)/*End of Course (EOC) exams

*The majority of SVSD students take

the EOCyear1 exam during middle

school. This number represents the

remaining students who take the exam

during high school.

Data source: OSPI, www.k12.wa.us.

Percentage of students meeting standard.

Learn about Mount Si

High School’s goals and

initiatives in its annual

School Improvement

Plan at: http://

www.svsd410.org

MSHS

Reading (10th grade)

WA MSHS

Math (All grades)

WA MSHS

Writing (10th grade)

WA MSHS

Science (All grades)

WA

96.9% 83.6% 64.2% EOCyr1* 93.0% EOCyr2

53.1% EOCyr1* 76.5% EOCyr2

97.4% 85.0% 89.1% EOC biology

68.6%

93.3% 81.3% 87.1% EOCyr1 88.0% EOCyr2

71.1% EOCyr1 79.1% EOCyr2

97.8% 85.4% 74.9% EOC biology

64.3%

92.2% 82.3% 73.3% EOCyr1 94.0% EOCyr2

62.4% EOCyr1 72.9% EOCyr2

95.0% 86.0% 66.2% 49.7%

SAT, ACT Scores: MSHS Students Compared to State, National Averages

MSHS has seen an increase in the number of students electing to take rigorous SAT and ACT national college entrance exams. (In preparation, all students take either the PSAT or ASVAB exams their junior year.) Mount Si High School’s average SAT and ACT scores continue to far exceed state and national averages.

2013 SAT scores, on a scale of 200-800 are: SAT Critical Reading: MSHS: 544; compared to WA: 515 and NA: 496 SAT Writing: MSHS: 526; compared to WA: 499 and NA: 488 SAT Math: MSHS: 539; compared to WA: 523 and NA: 514

2013 ACT Composite scores, on a scale of 1-32 show MSHS: 24.6; compared to WA: 22.8 and NA: 20.9. Composite ACT scores combine English, math, reading and science subtests.

2012-13 2011-12

2010-11

Mount Si-Borgs, the school’s first robotics team, earned the Motivate Award at the 2014 Championship tournament.

Mount Si High School Freshman Campus, opened Fall 2013.

Student Achievement

Students are active participants in their education. Working with

counselors, each student develops a four-year personalized

education plan based on the Pathways Model of Instruction that

involves presenting a culminating project as a senior.

8 MSHS Class of 2014 seniors are National Merit Scholars; of whom

two are National Merit semifinalists (among the top-scoring 1% of

students in the nation) and 6 are commended scholars based on the

PSAT exam they took in the spring of 2013.

MSHS students earned 2,500+ college credits last year.

$8.9 million in scholarships for academic achievement, athletic skills,

and community service were awarded students in the Class of 2012.

2 debate students placed in the national Tournament of Champions.

Mount Si Jazz bands 1 & 2 both placed first at the 2013 Viking Jazz

Festival, and Jazz 1 was runner up at the 2013 Bellevue Jazz Festival.

24 seniors were scholar-athletes, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Upon high school graduation, seven motivated seniors in the

Running Start program also earn Associate Degrees from Bellevue

College, earning enough credits for junior-year status in college.

Approx. 73% of the Class of 2013 shared plans to attend a college

or university (see list on back page), 16 planned to enter military

service, and 8 were planning to attend a technical school for career-

readiness.

Athletic Awards over the past 5 years:

Baseball— 2011 State Champs, 2013 1st in League

Basketball, Boys—5th place in State

Basketball, Girls—KingCo 3A Tournament Champs

Cheerleading—1st in State, 6th at Nationals (2012-13)

Cross Country—individual 6th in State

Football—State playoffs, 3rd in State (2012-13)

Golf, Boys—KingCo and District Champs, 1st in State

Gymnastics—KingCo and District Champs; team placed 3rd in State (2012-13)

Soccer, Boys—KingCo League Champs, 6th in State

Soccer, Girls—KingCo League Champs, 8th in State

Fastpitch—2012 5th in State, KingCo MVP player

Swimming—individual 1st in State

Track—Boys placed 7th, individuals placed 1st in State

Volleyball—KingCo Champs, 5th in State

Wrestling—Individual 1st in State; team 2nd in League

Staff Awards & Recognition

2013-14 KingCo League Assistant Principal of the Year

12 Mount Si teachers have earned National Board Certification.

2012-13 KingCo League Principal of the Year Award

2012-13 Washington State Cheer Coach of the Year

2012-13 KingCo League 2A/3A Football Coach of the Year

2011-12 Key Club Advisor of the Year national award for NW Region

2011-12 KingCo League Assistant Principal of the Year Award

8 teachers earned Washington Awards for Educational Excellence

2011 “Making IT Happen” National Award for teaching technology

MSHS volleyball coach named “2011 Coach of the Year” by Seattle

Times, and KingCo Volleyball Coach of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011

2009 Recognition of Excellence from Naga High School in Japan

for promoting language and culture across borders

2008-09 NEVAC/WaNIC Support Person of the Year

2007 Washington Restaurant Association Teacher of the Year

Staff Information

Classroom teachers 82

Average Years of Teaching Experience 13.1

% of Teachers with at least a Master’s Degree 57.3%

% of Teachers that are ESEA highly-qualified 99.6%

Mount Si’s

Cross Country

Girls had a fun

season. The top

runner placed 6th

at State & earned

a spot on the

All-State Cross

Country Team.

2012-13 data from OSPI website, http://www.k12.wa.us/.

Mount Si’s new

Drumline debuted

in 2013, bringing

heart-pounding

energy to games

and events, thanks

to donations from

Music Boosters &

supporters.

Graduating Class of 2013

The Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Nancy Meeks, P.O. Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, 425-831-8015.

PO BOX 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

www.svsd410.org—425-831-8000

Mount Si High School Campus Activities

Mount Si High School also offers a wide variety of extra-curricular options that allow students to try new activities, learn teamwork, cultivate friendships and discover their individual interests — which can impact their life choices well beyond high school. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

World language programs offer Spanish, French, German & American Sign Language classes. Student exchange and group travel study opportunities foster global friendships and understand-ing in Sweden, Germany, Peru, Spain, and South Korea, and via a soccer team exchange with Great Britain. In 2012-13, MSHS hosted seven foreign exchange students on individual programs from around the world; 20 students from Gladbeck, Germany; 18 from Naga, Japan; 11 from Gangin, South Korea, and 4 from Chaclacayo, Peru, through Snoqualmie’s Sister City programs.

Students also have 19 sports options as part of the KingCo 3A League. Mount Si athletes frequently participate in state tournaments and playoffs, and many earn college scholarships.

32 student-initiated and student-run after-school clubs at Mount Si High School appeal to a broad range of interests. Many clubs are actively involved in community service and have won regional, state and national recognition for their contributions to our community.

Our award-winning Debate Teams is bringing national recognition for our students’ abilities.

Nationally-recognized Performing Arts and Fine Arts programs help students explore their creativity and showcase their talents, often earning Mount Si top honors at music festivals.

An strong DECA Program cultivates entrepreneurship, marketing savvy, and presentation skills.

Yearbook and school newspaper staff members produce award-winning publications each year.

Mount Si High School’s strong ASB program offers students opportunities to develop their leadership potential while improving their school and serving their community. 00,

Supportive PTSA and parent booster organizations help sustain and equip academic, athletic and activity programs for our students.

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College Enrollment Of Recent Graduates

Air Force Academy

Azusa Pacific University

Bellevue College

Boise State University

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Central Washington University

Colorado University

Colorado School of Mines

Cornell University

Drexel University

Eastern Washington University

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Evergreen State College

Fordham University

Full Sail University

George Washington University

Gonzaga University

Humboldt State College

Linfield College

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Montana State University

North Park University

Northwest Nazarene University

Pacific Lutheran University

Pima Medical Institute

Puget Sound University

Purdue University

Ripon College

Russell Sage University

San Diego State University

Seattle Pacific University

South Virginia University

Southern Oregon University

Southern Utah University

University of Arizona

University of British Columbia

University of Idaho

University of Hawaii

University of Oregon

University of Portland

University of San Diego

University of Washington

US Merchant Marine Academy

Utah State University

Washington State University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wellesley College

Western Washington University

Whitman College

Whitworth College

Mount Si’s student-initiated P.R.I.D.E. Campaign defines and promotes what the students value and stand for as a school. In recent years, their PRIDE message has gained momentum and support from staff and community members as they spread their enthusiasm and compassion to other schools and community groups. Their compelling message focuses on the positive impact each individual can have on his/her peers, school community and the world around them.

Expect the Best: From Our Students · Of Our Staff · For Our Community

New this year, Mount Si’s Sparkle Cheer team is a huge source of pride as students with special needs share their school spirit!